Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Vijender Singh Joins Asian Boxing Council
Vijender Singh, a famous Indian boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics, has been chosen to join the Asian Boxing Council.
This is a big group that helps boxing grow in Asia.
Vijender has been boxing for almost 20 years and has won many medals.
He is excited about this new job and wants to help other boxers from India and Asia do well.
He thinks his experience as a boxer will help him make good decisions for the sport.
Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing, has been appointed to the Asian Boxing Council.
He brings nearly two decades of experience in both amateur and professional boxing.
Vijender expressed his honor and commitment to the role, aiming to support the growth of Asian boxing.
His appointment is expected to bring an athlete-first perspective to policy discussions and governance.
Vijender is known for his historic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and multiple medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
- Who
- Vijender Singh, Indian boxing icon and Olympic medallist
- What
- Appointment as a member of the Asian Boxing Council
- When
- January 17
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To contribute to the growth and development of boxing in Asia, with a focus on Indian boxers
- Name
- Vijender Singh
- Role
- Member of the Asian Boxing Council
- Experience
- Nearly two decades in amateur and professional boxing
- Notable Achievement
- First Olympic medallist in boxing for India
- Olympic Medal
- Bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
- Other Medals
- Multiple medals at Commonwealth and Asian Games
- Organization
- Asian Boxing Council
